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World Autism Awareness Day 1Autism friendly 2Autism Sunday 10Autistic Pride Day 12Light It Up Blue 13

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World Autism Awareness Day 1

World Autism Awareness DayWorld Autism Awareness Day has been held everyyear since 9 September 1989. It was designated by theUnited Nations General Assembly resolution "62/139.World Autism Awareness Day," adopted on 18December 2007, proposed by Representatives of theState Qatar, and supported by all member states.[1][2][][]

The World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD)Resolution had four main components:•• the establishment of 2 April as WAAD• participation of UN organizations, member states,

NGOs and all private & public organizations inWAAD

• raise awareness of Autism on all levels in society• Secretary-General of UN should deliver this

message to member states and all other UN organs.[]

To that end, there is currently a web site "WorldAutism Awareness Day" that provides materials andsuggestions on how to participate in WAAD as well asa list of current activities different countries andorganizations are conducting to celebrate WAAD.[3]

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Autism friendly

The autism awareness ribbon.

Autism friendly means being aware of social engagement and environmentalfactors affecting people on the autism spectrum, with modifications tocommunication methods and physical space to better suit individual's uniqueand special needs.

Overview

"Opening a window to the autistic brain." A childwith autism (three years old) pointing to the fish

in an aquarium.

Individuals on the autism spectrum take in information from their fivesenses as do neurotypical people. The difference is they are not able toprocess it as quickly and can become overwhelmed by the amount ofinformation that they are receiving and withdraw as a copingmechanism.[1] They may experience difficulty in public settings due toinhibited communication, social interaction or flexibility of thoughtdevelopment. Knowing about these differences and how to reacteffectively helps to create a more inclusive society. It also better suitsthe needs of the growing number of individuals with autism, Aspergersyndrome, or other disorders on the autism spectrum.[2]

Being autism friendly means being understanding and flexible ininterpersonal conversation, public programs and public settings. In theend, working together makes our experiences together better foreveryone. For example, a person might think that if someone is beingrude if they will not look them in the eyes - or doesn't understand cliches like "it's a piece of cake", when in fact theremay be a reason for this. Depending upon the individual's level of functioning, a person who hears "it's a piece ofcake" may take that literally and not understand that what is really meant is "it will be easy".[2] For someone on theautism spectrum, being in an autism friendly environment means they will be have a manageable degree of sensorystimuli, which will make them calmer, better able to process the sensory stimulation they receive, and better able torelate to others.[3]

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Communication and social interactionOrganizations interested in spreading awareness about autism and how to be autism friendly, such as the The AutismDirectory, have created training programs for communities to illustrate how people with autism may communicate orinteract differently than neurotypical people, or people without autism. There are also suggestions for how to modifyone's reaction to improve communication.[2] Some training examples are:[2]

•• When one finds out that someone may not be able to look them in their eyes, one should realize that they are nottrying to be rude, and it is uncomfortable for them to do so.

• A person may have difficulty understanding clichés or expressions and interpret a phrase literally. By speakingdirectly and factually, like saying "It's easy" as compared to "It's a piece of cake", one is more likely to understandthe line.

• Body language, facial expressions, gestures, and turning away from someone may be cues that are missed by anautistic person. This is another opportunity to be direct and factual, realizing that your body language or socialcues may not be picked up.

• The person may have limited vocabulary or speech perception. Patience is helpful here. Allow time for the personto comprehend what was said. Ask how you can help. If they use sign language or a symbol set to communicate,adapt as you are able.

Other pointers are: avoid making loud sounds; do not surprise them, let them know your plans; limit or avoidvigorous activities; and talk or engage in activities that they care about.[2][4][5]

EnvironmentSome people with autism may be hypersensitive to changes in sight, touch, smell, taste and sound; The sensorystimulus could be very distracting or they could result in pain or anxiety. There are other people who arehyposensitive and may not feel extreme changes in temperature or pain. Each of these has implications for makingan autism friendly environment.[6]

Social factors

There are several factors in creating a supportive environment. One of them is adherence to a standard routine andstructure. Since change of routine can be quite anxiety producing for many autistic people, a structured, predictableroutine makes for calmer and happier transitions during the day. Another important factor is creating a low arousalspace. Environments with the least amount of disruption will help autistic people remain calm. It's important to speakin quiet, non-disruptive tones and to utilize a physical space that has a low level of disruption. Having a positive,empathetic attitude and ensuring consistent habits in work, school and recreational activities also help to minimizeanxiety and distress and help an autistic person succeed. This is the SPELL approach which stand for Structure -Positive - Empathy - Low arousal - Links.[4][7] Social stories can be used to communicate ways in which an autisticperson can prepare themselves for social interaction.[8]

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Physical space

Newport Ty Nant uses modern SMARTtechnology, autism-friendly design features and

an autism-specific model of care to allow tenantsto have more control over their lives.

There are several ways that the physical space can be designed andorganized to be autism friendly. It is important for rooms to bedecorated with serenity in mind, like painting the walls with calmingcolors. Thick carpeting and double-paned glass help to minimizedistracting noise. Materials within the rooms may be organized,grouped and labeled with words or symbols to make items easier tolocate.[9]

Topics

Daily lifeAutism friendliness can have a significant impact on an individual's interpersonal life and work life, benefited byconsistency across all areas of one's life.[4]

Vacations

Due to the break of routine with family vacations, many families may avoid taking vacations. Steps can be taken tohelp make for a successful family vacation. One is sharing information like pictures or internet web pages. There areorganizations that will make accommodations, if requested, to better manage uncertainty, crowds, noise disruption.This includes theme parks who allow people with autism to skip long lines and airlines or airports that may allow fora dry-run prior to the trip. Another tip is to prepare prior to the trip so that there is a plan for managing boredom.[5]

Entertainment

Theatre

In the United States, the Theatre Development Fund (TDF) created a program in 2011 to "make theatre accessible tochildren and adults on the autism spectrum". Called the Autism Theatre Initiative, it's part of their AccessibilityPrograms, and was done in conjunction with Autism Speaks, Disney and experts who reviewed the performance forareas of modification. Adjustments that have been name for the initiative include: quiet areas in theatre lobby,performance changes that reduced strobe light use and noise, and areas where people can go perform an activity ifthey leave the theatre. Social stories, which explain what the experience will be like (such as loud noises, needing abreak and moving through a crowd), were made available prior to the performance. These performances [10] includedLion King and Mary Poppins.[11][12][13][14][15]

Movie cinema

Going to a movie theater can be an overwhelming experience for someone on the autism spectrum. Crowding aspeople queue up to buy tickets. Loud movie volume. Dark theater lighting. All of these are sensory overload triggersthat have kept some autistic people from ever seeing a movie at the cinema. Some movie theaters are becoming moreautism friendly: The lighting is adjusted so it's not so dark, the volume is reduced and queues are managed to preventcrowding. Odeon Cinemas in London has implemented such "sensory friendly" nights.[16] On September 16, 2012,as one example, the Odeon Cinemas will screen Brave, a Disney animated movie, at more than 80 United Kingdomand Ireland cinemas for people desiring a sensory friendly movie going experience.[17]

In the United States there are also "sensory friendly" movie-going experiences to be had through collaboration with the Autism Society of America. Monthly, AMC Theatres (AMC) will provide nights when people on the autism

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spectrum and their families may experience an autism friendly movie night. The program is also intended for peoplewith other disabilities whose movie going experience will also be improved in such a setting.[18][19]

EducationProviding the best outcomes for a child on the autism spectrum may be difficult, complicated by each child's uniqueway of managing communication and interaction with others, associated disorders that make each child's situationunique, and emerging understandings of neurodiversity. Teacher effectiveness can be optimized based upon theirawareness of the differences along the autism spectrum, acceptance that each child is unique, engagement of thechild in social and educational activities and employment of teaching methods that are found to be helpful withpeople with developmental disability.[20]

Teachers play a key role in the success of a student on the autism spectrum by helping them to understand directions,organize tasks and support their achievements. One example is organizing and grouping materials together foractivities in specific ways.[21]

Schools dedicated to being autism friendly, like Pathlight School in Singapore, designed their campus to offerstudents "dignity" in an autism-friendly environment. There the campus was architecturally designed, landscapedand the interior created with a simple color scheme. All of this helps to avoid triggering sensory overload. There is alow teacher to student ratio, a focus on nurturing, and a comprehensive life-skills training and education program.[22]

Empathizing-systemizing theory

Empathizing-systemizing theory with video technology can be used to present information in an autism friendly waythat promotes understanding. For instance, computer applications or DVDs of actors making facial expressions toinform how body language provides clues about how someone might be feeling. Or, in the case of The Transporters,interesting items like trains are used to wear faces, drawing in the viewer into the faces.[23]

Justice and lawBeing met with an individual in a dark uniform can be intimidating to a person with autism, particularly when theyhave been a crime victim or are injured. Police and emergency responders may become frustrated, not knowing aperson that they're talking to is autistic. The responders may not be communicating in a way that will createunderstanding and make the situation less stressful. A program has been launched in Glasgow, Scotland to enterinformation into a database about autistic people so that responding police and emergency personnel are notifiedwhen they will be meeting an autistic person and may then communicate in a way that increases understanding andmakes the situation less stressful.[24][25] Autism Alert Cards, for example, are available for autistic people in ScottishBorders and Lothian Scotland so that police and emergency personnel will recognize autistic individuals and respondappropriately. The cards, which encourage autism friendly interaction, have a couple of key points about interactingwith people with autism.[25]

Life events"Neurotypical" people and those on the autism spectrum may have very different ways of communicating theirfeeling about life events, including:• Coping with illness, injury and recuperation• Dealing with dying and death• Incorporating rituals and traditions for managing life events• Managing emotions• Learning from life events[26]

Just because people may process and communicate their feelings differently, though, doesn't mean it's right or wrong. It is best to be honest and literal to help a person with autism to manage major life events. Providing

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information, and allowing them time to process it, are other important factors. Lastly, communication tools will alsohelp to process and manage the event.[27]

People on the autism spectrum can help themselves manage situations by being aware of what they're feeling andthinking — and expressing their thoughts to important people in their life. Other tools are being aware of when theyneed help and asking for it — and thanking people when they've received assistance or a gift.[28]

TechnologyEducational technological applications for people with autism include:

Digital talking books

Digital talking books are used to assist people with disabilities, commonly people who are blind, and also for peoplewith autism. One such use is for taped church programs.[29]

Mobile applications

• One of the providers of autism-friendly applications is iPad, which was an interface between the child and thestoryteller on a video. By repeating what the narrator says, the children hear themselves tell the story, like Tomthe Talking Cat. Reading the stories aloud helps children improve their language and communication skills, aswell as improving fine motor skills, social skills and sensory skills.[30]

• Apple iPod applications can be used by people on the autism spectrum to manage tasks at work. It can manage achecklist of tasks and reminder prompts. This helps a person be more calm and effective and rely less onmanagers or job coaches to prompt for needed work. Tony Gentry, who led research on the applicatin at VirginiaCommonwealth University said: "This is an exciting time for anyone in the fields of education, physicalrehabilitation, and vocational support, where we are seeing a long-awaited merging of consumer products andassistive technologies for all."[31]

Types of technology

• Emotion Markup Language is a general-purpose emotion annotation and representation language, which shouldbe usable in a large variety of technological contexts where emotions need to be represented. Emotion-orientedcomputing (or "affective computing") is gaining importance as interactive technological systems become moresophisticated. For people on the autism spectrum, it can be used to make the emotional intent of content explicit.This would enable people with learning disabilities (such as Asperger's Syndrome) to realise the emotionalcontext of the content.

Training for businessesAs the prevalence of autism increases, it becomes increasingly important to ensure that customer-facingorganizations have basic tools for communicating with people on the autism spectrum. Tesco, a multinationalsupermarket chain, has implemented training for its employees to meet the needs of its customers who are on theautism spectrum, which is estimated to be one of every 100 people in the United Kingdom. Employees use an onlinetraining site and respond to a questionnaire to assess the extent to which they became more aware of autism spectrumdisorders (ASD). Tesco is the first company to participate in an awareness program led by the Welsh LocalGovernment Association (WLGA). The online training and questionnaire tool is intended to be used by manyorganizations in Wales to identify and commend businesses that are "ASD Aware".[32][33][34]

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Recreational facilities

Inclusive recreation

Inclusive recreation, also called Adaptive Recreation

Malibu California surf adaptive recreation CDP Images Workshopchildren with autism

Community involvementOrganizations or programs that promote autism friendly efforts are:•• Autism Awareness Campaign UK• The Autism Directory in England awards an "Autism Friendly" mark to those companies that undergo The

Autism Directory's free autism awareness training. It shows that this particular company has a basic awareness ofautism and acts as a good indicator to any potential autistic customers[35]

• Autism Research Institute (US)• National Autistic Society (UK)

Gallery

The Autism Directory's Autism Friendly Mark Autism Sunday, The International Day ofPrayer for Autism and Asperger Syndrome

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[31] Heasley, Susan. iPod May Ease Transition For Those With Autism. (http:/ / www. disabilityscoop. com/ 2012/ 09/ 06/ipod-transition-autism/ 16398/ ) Disability Scoop. September 6, 2012. Retrieved September 6, 2012.

[32] Supermarket Giant Tesco signs up to WLGA ASD Aware Scheme. (http:/ / www. wlga. gov. uk/ english/ media-centre/supermarket-giant-tesco-signs-up-to-wlga-asd-aware-scheme/ ) Welsh Local Government Association. September 9, 2011. RetrievedSeptember 6, 2012.

[33] ASD Aware Certification Scheme. (http:/ / www. asdinfowales. co. uk/ ASDaware) ASD Info Wales. Retrieved September 6, 2012.[34] Introduction to ASD. (http:/ / www. ssiacymru. org. uk/ media/ pdf/ e/ s/ introduction_to_ASD_for_e_resource_2. pdf) ASD Info Wales.

Retrieved September 6, 2012.[35] Awareness training. (http:/ / www. theautismdirectory. com/ awareness-training/ ) The Autism Directory. Retrieved September 5, 2012.

Further reading• Bishop, Beverly (author) and Craig Bishop (Illustrator). (2011). My Friend with Autism: Enhanced Edition with

FREE CD of Coloring Pages! Future Horizons. ISBN 193527418X.• Beadle-Brown J., Roberts R. and Mills R. (2009). "Person-centred approaches to supporting children and adults

with autism spectrum disorders." Tizard Learning Disability Review. 14:(3). pp. 18–26. It is available from theNational Autistic Society (NAS) Information Centre, UK

• Fahrety, Catherine (author) and Gary B. Mesibov, PH.D. (contributor). (2008). Understanding Death and Illnessand What They Teach about Life: An Interactive Guide for Individuals with Autism or Asperger's and TheirLoved Ones. Future Horizons. ISBN 1932565566.

• Mills, R. (Winter 1999). "Q & A: SPELL." Communication. pp. 27–28. It is available from the National AutisticSociety (NAS) Information Centre, UK.

• Povey C. (2009). "Commentary on person-centred approaches to supporting children and adults with autismspectrum disorders." Tizard Learning Disability Review. 14:(3). pp. 27–29. It is available from the NationalAutistic Society (NAS) Information Centre, UK.

External linksAutism Awareness presentation or training material• Autism Awareness Training Presentation (http:/ / www. theautismdirectory. com/ awareness-training/ )• Introduction to ASD. (http:/ / www. ssiacymru. org. uk/ media/ pdf/ e/ s/ introduction_to_ASD_for_e_resource_2.

pdf)Aspergers• List of Asperger Traits (http:/ / www. help4aspergers. com/ pb/ wp_4a3112c8/ wp_4a3112c8. html)• Asperger: female traits, differences between male and female traits (http:/ / www. help4aspergers. com/ pb/

wp_a58d4f6a/ wp_a58d4f6a. html)Other information• Autism Friendly Spaces (AFS) (http:/ / autismfriendlyspaces. com/ ) - consultants for Theatre Development Fund• Book reviews for iPad applications for autism and aspergers syndrom. (http:/ / www. bookroomreviews. com/

2010/ 08/ 16/ best-ipad-apps-for-autism-and-aspergers-syndrome/ )• Autism Friendly Screening - The Muppets (http:/ / www. odeon. co. uk/ fanatic/ film_info/ m100321/

Autism_Friendly_Screening_The_Muppets/ ) October 2012

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Autism Sunday

Autism Sunday

The International Day of Prayer for Autism and Asperger SyndromeDate Second Sunday in February

2012 date February 12

2013 date February 10

2014 date February 9

Autism Sunday, also known as the International Day of Prayer for Autism and Asperger syndrome, is observedannually on the second Sunday of February.

HistoryAutism Sunday was first held in 2002 during Autism Awareness Year in the United Kingdom. It was initiated byparents and carers Ivan and Charika Corea, founders of the Autism Awareness Campaign UK. Parents of Charin, ateenager with autism spectrum disorder and a communication disorder, they urged leaders of religious organisations,churches, community groups and world leaders around the globe to speak up for people with autism and Aspergersyndrome.[] What started as a small acorn of an idea in their home has turned into a huge international event. AutismSunday is now celebrated across the world in many countries.The first service for autism was held in February 2002 at St Paul's Cathedral in London. Former Education Ministers,peers from the House of Lords, celebrities, writers, broadcasters, and the media joined children and people at StPaul's Cathedral to pray for children and adults with autism and Asperger syndrome, as well as their parents andcaregivers.In 2008, the first Early Day Motion on Autism Sunday was tabled in the House of Commons, in the Palace ofWestminster. The motion, EDM 874, was sponsored by David Drew MP and signed by 71 members of Parliament. Itcalls on the Government to work with all faith communities in order to reach out to parents, caregivers and peoplewith autism and Asperger syndrome in local communities; and urges church leaders and community groups of alldenominations to engage with people with autism and Asperger syndrome.[] The British Prime Minister, DavidCameron extended his personal support for Autism Sunday.[]

Debate in the House of CommonsAutism Sunday was mentioned in a debate in the House of Commons in the British Parliament. David Taylor(British politician) MP mentioned the day and called for action stating that the 'Churches and other religiousorganisations will be supporting an international day of prayer for those with autism and Asperger’s syndrome. Willthe Leader of the House take this as a bid for a topical debate on the issue, which affects hundreds of thousands ofpeople throughout the country?The conditions are under-recognised and under-resourced and they badly need anational strategy, a national taskforce and a well resourced plan for the future.' []

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In reply, the Leader of the Commons,(at the time) Harriet Harman MP said: 'For many years, families have struggledto support and care for children with autism, often to a great extent on their own and without the proper back-up ofintegrated services. There is now a great deal more awareness of the difficulties of autism and Asperger’s syndrome,and a recognition of the importance of early diagnosis and integrated services. I congratulate the Churches onpicking this for an international day of prayer, and we would like to work with the Churches, local government andthe voluntary sector to ensure that families with a family member who develops autism or Asperger’s have thebacking that they need in future.' []

International Day of Prayer for Autism and Asperger Syndrome

Chilean Miner Jose Henriquez, standingsecond from right,here with the President

of Chile and the 33 rescued miners -Henriquez sent a special message of

support for Autism Sunday 2011 and waspresented with his first autism awarenessribbon - during his UK tour in January

2011.

Churches of all denominations around the world now honor the millions ofpeople with autism on Autism Sunday, the International Day of Prayer forAutism and Asperger Syndrome.[] Organisers estimate there are 60 millionpeople with autism around the world.[] Campaigners have said that manysuffer without proper public services in education, health,specialist speechtherapy and respite care in several parts of the world, particularly in Africaand Asia. The credit crunch and the global recession which hit manycountries in 2008-2009 also affected the Autism Community. In the UK,people were concerned about the cuts to disability benefits and cuts to publicservices. Homes were re-possessed during the economic downturn and somefamilies below the poverty line had to choose between heating and eating.[]

World church leaders have been supporting Autism Sunday. Pope BenedictXVI told the organisers that he would be praying for the autism communityon Autism Sunday.[] Some of the largest churches in the United States,including Rick Warren's Saddleback Church, have pledged to pray for over 60 million people with autism andAsperger syndrome on Autism Sunday. Support came from the Bishop of London in the United Kingdom,Rt.Rev.Richard Chartres.[]

The organisers have urged parents, carers and the worldwide Autism Community to use Autism Sunday as aplatform to lobby and campaign on the serious issues.[] Support for Autism Sunday 2011 came from the ChileanMiner, Jose Henriquez, the 24th miner to be rescued from the San Jose mine. Henriquez was invited by US PresidentBarack Obama to address the Presidential Prayer Breakfast in February 2011. He met Ivan and Charika Corea, theFounders of Autism Sunday in the UK, prior to his departure to Washington, D.C.[] They presented him with his firstever autism awareness ribbon.The news of the presentation was relayed by the media in Chile.[] Jose Henriquezreleased a special message in support of Autism Sunday 2011.[]

Campaigners around the world organised an Autism Sunday Twitter Storm to mark Autism Sunday 2011 - tocelebrate the lives of all people with autism.[]

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References

External links• Autism Sunday Official Website (http:/ / www. autismsunday. co. uk)• Autism Sunday Blog (http:/ / autismsunday. blog. co. uk)• Autism Sunday Website (http:/ / autismsunday. tripod. com)• Coping With A Thunderbolt - Church Times (http:/ / www. churchtimes. co. uk/ content. asp?id=88708)• Autism Sunday - Act on Autism Church Urged - Church Times UK Feature (http:/ / www. churchtimes. co. uk/

content. asp?id=51129)• Key Leaders Back Autism Sunday - Medical News Today (http:/ / www. medicalnewstoday. com/ articles/

137580. php)• Praying for a time when every Sunday is Autism Sunday - About.Com Special Needs Children (http:/ /

specialchildren. about. com/ b/ 2009/ 02/ 05/ praying-for-a-time-when-every-sunday-is-autism-sunday. htm)• Poem Video made by Janice L. Cox for UK Autism Foundation London Service for Autism Sunday (http:/ /

www. godtube. com/ watch/ ?v=9FFFFMNU)• US News report on Television on Autism Sunday (22 News) (http:/ / dailypress. tv/ video/ Autism-Sunday)• Autism Sunday (International Day of Prayer for Autism) Facebook Page (http:/ / www. facebook. com/ group.

php?gid=49990489146)

Autistic Pride DayAutism rights movement

Autistic Pride Day, an Aspies for Freedom initiative, is a celebration of the neurodiversity of people on the autismspectrum on June 18 each year.[] Autistic pride recognises the innate potential in all people, including those on theautism spectrum.

Autistic prideIn June, the organisations around the world celebrate Autistic Pride Day, with events around the world, to persuade“neuro-typicals”, people not on the autism spectrum, that autistic people are “unique individuals” who should not beseen as cases for treatment."[]

Autistic pride asserts that autistic people have a unique set of characteristics that provide them many rewards andchallenges. Although autism is an expression of neurodiversity, some people promoting Autistic pride believe thatsome of the difficulties that they experience are as the result of societal issues. For instance, campaigns to gainfunding for autism related organizations promote feelings of pity.[][] Researchers and people with high-functioningautism have contributed to a shift in attitudes away from the notion that autism is a deviation from the norm thatmust be treated or cured, and towards the view that autism is a difference rather than a disability.[] New Scientistmagazine released an article entitled "Autistic and proud" on the first Autistic Pride Day that discussed the idea.[]

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Themes• 2005 Acceptance not cure — main event of 2005 was in Brasília, capital of Brazil.• 2006 Celebrate Neurodiversity — main events of 2006 were an Autistic Pride Summer Camp in Germany and an

event at the Scienceworks Museum in Melbourne, Australia.•• 2007 Autistics Speak. It's time to listen• 2008 Not known• 2009 Not known•• 2010 Perspectives, not fear•• 2011 Recognize, Respect, Include

Footnotes

External links• Controversial New Movement: Autistic and Proud (http:/ / abcnews. go. com/ GMA/ OnCall/ story?id=5033594&

page=1) - Good Morning America - ABC June 10, 2008• Autism Acceptance blog (http:/ / autismacceptanceday. blogspot. com/ )

Light It Up BlueLight It Up Blue, annually observed on April 2 is dedicated to raising awareness of autism.[1] Autism Speaks, theworld's largest autism science and advocacy organization, announced the launch of the inaugural Light It Up Bluecampaign in 2010.[2] This initiative is intended to raise international awareness of autism as a growing public healthcrisis in support of World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Awareness Month in the United States.[3]

HistoryIconic landmarks around the globe – including the Empire State Building in New York City and Willis Tower inChicago along with the CN Tower in Toronto and Kingdom Tower in Saudi Arabia – as well as airports, bridges,museums, concert halls, restaurants, hospitals,[4] and retail stores, are among more than 100 structures in over 16U.S. cities and nine countries around the world lit up in bright blue on the evening of April 1, 2010 – the first nightof Autism Awareness Month in the United States and the eve of World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD).[5]

On April 2, 2010, the third annual World Autism Awareness Day was celebrated at the New York Stock Exchange(NYSE) where Autism Speaks volunteers and supporters opened the day by ringing the NYSE opening bell.[6]

In 2011, despite efforts by Autism Speaks, the White House said it will not light up blue in honor of World AutismAwareness Day.[7]

External links• Light It Up Blue [8]

References[8] http:/ / www. LightItUpBlue. org

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Article Sources and ContributorsWorld Autism Awareness Day  Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=541380502  Contributors: AXRL, Aussiepete, Autiworld100, CaroleHenson, Estevoaei, Jim Michael,Johnson aj, Kathgrr, MKar, Mbellavia, Ohconfucius, Rich Farmbrough, Rochelimit, Sentausa, WSGene, સતિષચંદ્ર, 7 anonymous edits

Autism friendly  Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=537021701  Contributors: Autarch, Bluerasberry, CaroleHenson, Chris the speller, Ernestogon, IceKarma, Jackstevens87,Lova Falk, Mogism, RexRowan, Zakawer, 6 anonymous edits

Autism Sunday  Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=544675119  Contributors: Autione, Autisun, Autitalk, Autitalk01, Autiworld100, Autiworld25, Bnynms, CaroleHenson, D6,Edward, Eubulides, Fram, Ground Zero, J Milburn, Jimp, John of Reading, Majorly, Martarius, Nuttah, Petomai, Phillips15, Rettetast, SandyGeorgia, Shelko300, Stainedglasscurtain, Tassedethe,Tim!, Timrollpickering, Trivialist, Triwbe, Whatever404, 4 anonymous edits

Autistic Pride Day  Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=541108915  Contributors: Altenmann, AmyNelson, Antonio Lopez, Azumanga1, Banana04131, Barbara Shack, Bearian,CaroleHenson, DarkRain, DeadlyLintRoller, Estevoaei, Eubulides, Evercat, Excirial, Gaius Cornelius, GetDumb, Gsmgm, Ilse@, Ipatrol, Jlittlet, JoeMele, John, Jpgordon, Kappa, Katanada,KnightRider, Kusma, Lars Washington, Lilac Soul, LookingYourBest, Lord Patrick, Lova Falk, Luai lashire, Medeis, Mini-Geek, MrConga, Mrld, Paula Durbin-Westby, Petersam, Pi zero, PikaPikachu2005, Plasticup, Polarscribe, Q0, Quadell, Rjwilmsi, Roeeyaron, Ryan Norton, SandyGeorgia, Simon South, Soap, Spaceflower, Trivialist, Tunnelblick, Wongm, Writtenonsand, Zzyzx11,59 anonymous edits

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